Lead Nurse - Safe, Quality Patient Care

Mediclinic International; Bethlehem; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Hoogland in Bethlehem, South Africa, is seeking a Professional Nurse to join a multi-disciplinary team. You will deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care within your Scope of Practice and lead nursing teams to optimise patient outcomes.

Requirements include a General Nurse registration (or 4-year Diploma/Bachelors), and you may pursue postgraduate diplomas. Essential life skills include BLS/ACLS, infection control, and accurate documentation. This is a permanent, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse or a 4-year Nursing Diploma
• Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery (desirable)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (e.g. Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri-oprative Nursing) if placed in a specialist unit

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team
• Identify, prevent, and manage risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive client experience by creating a conducive environment
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charted

Skills

Basic life support

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Nursing care plan development

Nursing processes and procedures

Record-keeping

Education

Diploma leading to General Nurse registration

4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (specialist units)

Job description

Mediclinic Hoogland in Bethlehem, South Africa, is seeking a Professional Nurse to join a multi-disciplinary team. You will deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care within your Scope of Practice and lead nursing teams to optimise patient outcomes.

Requirements include a General Nurse registration (or 4-year Diploma/Bachelors), and you may pursue postgraduate diplomas. Essential life skills include BLS/ACLS, infection control, and accurate documentation. This is a permanent, on-site role.